Delhi High Court
63,002 judgments
Delhi Development Authority v. S. P. Kureel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of one of two flats allotted due to multiple applications by the same person under the DDA Housing Scheme, 2010, applying the doctrine of proportionality to preserve the allotment made on a single valid application.
Rajendra Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed extension of joining time for a transferred government employee to accommodate his wife’s ongoing medical treatment, emphasizing consideration of family welfare in transfer orders.
Raghunath v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board
The Delhi High Court held that a construction worker registered for at least one year before attaining 60 years is eligible for pension under the Rules despite Section 14(2) of the Act requiring three years’ continuous membership, directing release of pension with interest.
Shuchi Goel v. Shashi Goel
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a daughter-in-law from senior citizen parents' property under the Senior Citizens Act, balancing her right of residence under the DV Act with the senior citizens' right to peaceful possession and maintenance.
Vijay Kumar Jhamb v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Appropriate Government cannot refuse to refer a labor dispute for adjudication on prima facie grounds and must refer the dispute unless the claim is wholly frivolous.
Satarupa Chakraborty v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court set aside JNU's disciplinary orders against a student for violating natural justice by not affording her a hearing and lacking reasons, directing a fresh inquiry.
Rahul Garg & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Ashwani Kumar v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld IOCL's lawful cancellation of a compassionate appointment on medical grounds and post abolition, while allowing the petitioner to seek Rehabilitation Grant in lieu of employment.
State Bank of India v. M/S Arizona Printers & Packers Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside an ex-parte decree under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, holding that miscommunication and misplaced power of attorney constituted sufficient cause for non-appearance.
M/S SHIVI METAL v. AMIT KUMAR AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal, holding that valid service of summons and a prior nominal settlement do not bar an employee’s claim for statutory compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923.
Ashok Kumar Madan v. Income Tax Officer Ward 67(1) New Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices issued on the incorrect premise of non-filing and for non-disclosure of material evidence, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness under the Income Tax Act.
Akash v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted grievous injury under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing that detention during trial should not be punitive and imposing conditions to ensure trial integrity.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. KKM Management Centre Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's confirmation of deletion of addition relating to secondment costs for AY 2014-15, applying the principle of consistency and finding no substantial question of law.
Akshay Talwar & Anr. v. Anil Seth & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from an Agreement to Sell, holding that disputed factual issues and stamping objections are to be resolved in arbitration, not at the appointment stage.
Neelam Jain & Another v. Tej Singh Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the limited scope of judicial review under Section 34 does not permit re-appreciation of evidence or interference with the Arbitrator's factual findings.
Harsh Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/338 IPC and Motor Vehicles Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties and absence of coercion.
Heena Khatun v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory authorization requirements for search by a female officer under Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act.
E S Ranganatha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a senior government employee can be lawfully continued beyond three months without issuance of a charge sheet if justified by ongoing investigations and periodic review, dismissing the petition challenging such continuation.
Frigorifico Allana Pvt Ltd v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the technical qualification of a consortium in a municipal tender, holding that the administrative decision was neither arbitrary nor mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in commercial contract matters.
Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt Ltd v. Lady Hardinge Medical College & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the award of a security services tender to a bidder selected based on highest turnover among multiple L-1 bidders, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide in the tender process.